AP United States Government and Politicseasymcq1 pt

In Federalist No. 10, James Madison argues that the negative effects of faction can best be controlled by which of the following?

A.Establishing a system of checks and balances among the three branches of government
B.Creating a large republic with a multiplicity of factions that will counterbalance one another
C.Delegating most governmental authority to state governments to keep factions closer to the people
D.Adopting a bill of rights to prevent factions from infringing on individual liberties

Explanation

Core Concept

Correct. Madison argued that a large republic would contain so many competing factions that no single group could dominate the whole, thereby controlling the dangers of faction through the sheer number and diversity of interests.

Correct Answer

BCreating a large republic with a multiplicity of factions that will counterbalance one another

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